On Monday afternoon the Economic Development Sub Committee of the City Council held a special meeting about the Boston Globe story on the revenue projections of the Suffolk Downs Casino and its implications for the City of Revere. After a…
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RHS Football Team Falls to Malden, 29-0
Turnovers and injuries continued to bedevil the Revere High football team for the second week in a row as the Patriots dropped a 29-0 decision to Malden Friday evening under the lights at Harry Della Russo Stadium. “We have a…
Obituaries 09-25-2013
John Giuffre 50-Year owner and operated of the Do-DROP-In Restaurant of Boston John J. Giuffre, a long time resident of Beachmont Revere, died on Saturday, September 21 at the Lighthouse Nursing Care Center of Revere. He was 94 years old.…
Immaculate Family Festival
The Immaculate Conception Church held its annual Family Festival on Saturday. Eleven countries were represented and fine cuisine from all over the world was served and enjoyed by all.
Steps 4 Cancer Walk
Members of the Cataldo family lead the way on their first annual Steps 4 Cancer Walk. The 3.1 mile walk was held in honor of the late beloved Rosemary Cataldo.
School Population Just Keeps Increasing
The news last week by Superintendent Paul Dakin that the new Hill School will be at capacity before it even opens (possibly in September 2015) has come as a shock to most residents and city officials. Revere has a history…
Election in November
Revere voters may have been lulled into thinking that 2013 is just being another year. There is no Mayor’s race and there was not a primary election on September 17. All attention seems to be focused on the Columbus Day…
Police Briefs 09-18-2013
SEPTEMBER 9 Sarah J. Hubauer, 28, of Melrose, was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Matthew J. Powers, 28, of  Medford, was arrested on an outstanding warrant. SEPTEMBER 11 William J. Rojo, 27, of Chelsea, was arrested on an outstanding warrant. SEPTEMBER 12 …
RHS Football Team Drops Opener, 35-22
It often is said that the most important statistic in a football game at every level is the turnover stat: The outcome of any contest can be measured as much by lost fumbles and interceptions as by the points on…
Obituaries 09-18-2013
(W/FLAG) Jerry Lanney Retired Milkman Jerry Lanney, a lifelong resident of East Boston, died on Sunday, September 15 at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He was 90 years old. The husband of the late Esther Lanney with whom he shared 63…
Junior Patriots Play at Gillette
Three members of the Revere Pop Warner Jr. Patriots take a break after playing on the New England Patriots practice field at the end of last month as a tune-up for the season opener, which took place last weekend on…
Remembering 9/11
If someone had said on September 10, 2001, that America would be embroiled militarily in affairs in the Middle East for the next 12 years, one would have thought that person to be crazy. Indeed, no one would have dared…
Looking at Suffolk Downs Casino
The discussion of the Suffolk Downs mitigation agreement last Tuesday night at the Revere City Council was a perfect example of councilors airing their differing points of view, but coming together in the end for the common good. We recognize…
Police Briefs 09-11-2013
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Rhonda M. Soule, 49, of 675 Beach St., was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and assault & battery upon a police officer. Manuel Reyes, 40, of Lynn, was arrested on a charge of unlicensed operation of…
RHS Football Team Opens Season Friday
With the double-sessions from the dog-days of August and the pre-season scrimmages now just a memory, the Revere High football team will kick off its 2013 campaign for real this Friday evening against Medford. The Friday Night Lights affair is…
Obituaries 09-11-2013
Angelo ‘Sonny’ Todisco Co-Founder of DePiano & Todisco Adjusters, Member of Many Organizations Angelo A. “Sonny†Todisco of Revere died at the Beth Israel-Deaconess Hospital, Boston on September 4 following a long illness. He was 85 years old. “Sonny†was…
A Summer’s Farewell
Recent RHS 2013 graduates got together recently for one last time before they all moved on to college to start their bright futures. These seven girls have be friends and athletic teammates since they were young girls. Pictured are: Gena…
Say No to Drugs
Mickey ‘Say No To Drugs’ Casoli holding the 1972 Super Bowl ring of former Miami Dolphins quarterback and former RHS quarterback Jim DelGaizo.
Partners HealthCare Granted $35,000 to Summer Food Programs: Project Bread and Many Local Agencies Received Grants
For children in families that struggle to put food on the table, finding a meal during the summer can be a challenge. That’s why Partners HealthCare, working with Project Bread, awarded $35,000 to Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) locations in…
Election Now in Full Swing: Many Issues for the Voters to Consider
With the dog days of summer officially behind us, the attention of voters turns to the candidates for the various municipal offices who are now in the opening stages of getting out their campaign messages. Here in Revere, although there…
